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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,050.28, 4,575.96 and 1,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,050.28, 4,575.96 and 1,105.20 is: 1,658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,050.28 : 4,575.96 = 1,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,050.28/4,575.96 = 1,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,050.28x = 4,575.96 × 1,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,050.28x = 5,057,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,057,350.99/3,050.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.00

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